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Podcast: Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball
Episode: SHOCKWAVES: New York Mets Lose Pete Alonso and Orioles POUNCE With Massive Offseason MOVE
Description: Pete Alonso’s shocking departure rocks the New York Mets, sending the star slugger to the Baltimore Orioles and igniting a wave of MLB speculation. Can the deep-pocketed Orioles leverage Alonso’s power, alongside durable hitters like Taylor Ward, to finally dominate the AL East? Paul Francis Sullivan and Connor Newcomb examine how the moves reshape both franchises, from the Mets’ clubhouse overhaul—goodbye to mainstays like Brandon Nimmo and Edwin Diaz—to Baltimore’s aggressive pivot after a disappointing, injury-riddled 2025. Key topics include Mets leadership changes, Orioles’ new look under manager Greg Abundance, pitching rotations in fl...